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John de Mol: Big Brother’s daddy

Good Bad Billionaire

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The Rise of a Reality TV Pioneer

This chapter explores the early career and aspirations of John, a television producer who revolutionized reality TV by introducing innovative concepts. It details his challenging journey from a pirate radio station to launching his own production company, navigating the competitive television landscape of the 1980s. The narrative emphasizes the importance of personal relationships, strategic decisions in production, and the transition from importing American formats to creating impactful original programming.

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